Cable ferry operator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for cable ferry operator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for cable ferry operator is 75210 (Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations), a TEER 5 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC.
NOC code
75210
TEER 5 · not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 75210 covers
Boat and cable ferry operators and workers in related occupations operate lock gates, bridges and similar equipment along canal systems and operate cable ferries and ferry terminals. This unit group also includes boat operators, and owner-operators, who operate small motorboats or watercraft to transport passengers or freight. They are employed by the federal government, cable ferry companies, ferry terminals, marine companies and canal, port or harbour authorities. Owner-operators of small boats are self-employed.
| Unit group | 75210 — Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 5 — usually short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
| Broad category | Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Lock equipment operators
- Operate telecommunication equipment or use portable loudspeakers to direct movements of vessels in lock area
- Operate controls to open or close lock gates
- Operate controls to raise, lower or turn bridges
- Observe progress of vessels passing through locks.
- Cable ferry operators
To use NOC 75210 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 75210 →
Other job titles under NOC 75210
- Bridgemaster
- Canal lock operator
- Charter boat operator
- Ferry terminal worker
- Launch master
- Loading bridge operator
- Linesman/woman - canal lock system
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If your duties don't match NOC 75210, one of these may fit better:
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for cable ferry operator?+
In NOC 2021, "cable ferry operator" is an example title in unit group 75210 — Boat and cable ferry operators and related occupations. It is a TEER 5 occupation in the "Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations" broad category.
Is cable ferry operator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 75210 is TEER 5. IRCC only counts TEER 0–3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class, so this work generally won't qualify for those programs on its own. Some provincial programs accept TEER 4–5 work.
Does cable ferry operator get extra CRS points?+
NOC 75210 isn't on IRCC's high-wage list, so there are no extra high-wage or job offer points. Canadian work-length points still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Can a cable ferry operator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 75210 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says cable ferry operator but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 75210. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.